The Marine Corps isn't requiring the kennel-club certification by name, just something similar. Its leaders mentioned another testing group in the order – the Delta Society.

Gen. James Conway, the Marine commandant, has handed down several lifestyle-altering policies in recent years. He banned full-arm tattoos, known as “sleeves” of ink, starting in 2007. He also created a get-tough fitness test to measure combat readiness and ordered strict enforcement of body-fat standards last year.

The Navy doesn't have a breed-specific dog policy for its bases in the San Diego area.